H 4856
An Act relative to a cranberry water use transfer program
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts
Session
194th General Court (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 9:22 PM
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Bill overview
SECTION 1. Chapter 21G of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 21. Registration statements and permits for withdrawals for use in a cranberry operation may be transferred to and used for mitigation by other permitted or registered users. SECTION 2. Not later than December 31, 2026, the department of environmental protection shall establish such regulations, principles, policies and guidelines as are necessary to implement section 21 of chapter 21G of the General Laws.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
Cosponsors
Aaron L. Saunders
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Christopher Richard Flanagan
David F. DeCoste
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